Yili veranstaltet Nachhaltigkeitsforum auf der World Dairy Industry Conference – gemeinsam auf dem Weg in eine neue Ära der Milchwirtschaft nach 2030

Yili Group hosted a sustainability forum at the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference in Hohhot, bringing together over 200 international participants to discuss sustainable development in the global dairy industry. Hohhot was recognized as the 'World Capital of Dairy,' and Yili showcased its leadership through initiatives like the Zero Carbon Alliance and Low Water Footprint Initiative Alliance, along with the Sustainable Social Value Collaborative partnership with Tencent and Lenovo.

08/08/2026, 10:15 AM • GlobeNewswire

Yili organise un forum axé sur le développement durable à l’occasion de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière et donne un nouvel élan au développement collectif du secteur laitier à l’horizon post-2030

Yili Group organized a sustainability forum during the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference in Hohhot, bringing together over 200 international participants to establish a roadmap for sustainable dairy industry development beyond 2030. Hohhot was designated as the global capital of the dairy industry. Yili demonstrated leadership through initiatives including carbon and water footprint tracking, the Zero Carbon Alliance, and the Low Water Footprint Initiative Alliance, with recognition from international organizations including the FAO.

08/08/2026, 10:15 AM • GlobeNewswire

Liquidnitro Games names ex-Tencent Games Global CTO to go big on AI-powered game production

Liquidnitro Games, a game development and live services company, has appointed Cedrick Collomb as Chief Technology Officer following its $19.1 million Series A funding round, bringing total funding to $24.3 million. Collomb, with nearly three decades of experience including roles at Tencent Games Global and EA Mobile, will lead the company's technology strategy focused on using AI to empower creative teams rather than replace them. The company plans to expand its proprietary platform and grow from 140 to over 200 developers.

07/22/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Poolside releases Laguna S 2.1, the West’s most capable open-weight model

Poolside released Laguna S 2.1, a 118-billion-parameter open-weight model for agentic coding that matches larger models on benchmarks while being small enough to run on a single desktop. The model is available under an OpenMDW-1.1 license and addresses the gap in Western open-weight AI options as enterprises shift toward cost-efficient, self-hosted solutions.

07/21/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Should You Add an International ETF to Your Portfolio in 2026?

The article recommends adding the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) to portfolios as a diversification tool. VXUS holds 8,755 stocks across non-U.S. regions and offers a 2.6% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500's yield. While not expected to outperform U.S. markets long-term, it provides a hedge against U.S. concentration and can support portfolios during U.S. market downturns.

07/20/2026, 6:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Mobile Payment Market Size Worth $19,864.19 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The global mobile payment market, valued at $3.55 trillion in 2025, is projected to reach $19.86 trillion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 18.80%. Growth is driven by smartphone penetration, digital wallets, NFC-based contactless payments, and government-led real-time payment initiatives. The U.S. market is expected to grow from $851.37 billion to $4.17 trillion, while Europe is projected to reach $3.45 trillion by 2035.

07/16/2026, 2:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Youxin Technology Signs Cooperation Intention Agreement to Join Guangzhou's Citywide Government AI Hub Initiative “SuiZhiZheng” as an Ecosystem Partner

Youxin Technology has signed a cooperation intention agreement to join SuiZhiZheng, Guangzhou's government AI platform, alongside major tech companies like Huawei, Alibaba Cloud, and Tencent Cloud. The partnership expands Youxin's presence into public sector digital transformation and government AI applications. The SuiZhiZheng platform has demonstrated significant early results, including 90% workload reduction in data management and 17% efficiency gains in public service handling, with plans to scale from 28 to 50 AI agents by year-end 2026.

07/15/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

China Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031

China's data center market is expected to expand from $60.69 billion in 2025 to $101.47 billion by 2031, driven by government support for domestic GPU production, AI infrastructure initiatives, and major investments from tech companies. The sector is characterized by rising joint ventures, green energy standards, and significant capital infusions, with over 700 upcoming third-party facilities planned across China.

07/01/2026, 4:53 AM • GlobeNewswire

Stocks Waver as the AI Invoice Starts Changing Hands

Stock markets wavered this week despite favorable conditions (lower oil, easing Treasury yields, strong chip earnings), with the S&P 500 heading for a 1.5% weekly loss. The divergence reveals a critical market shift: AI infrastructure suppliers (memory, HBM, networking) are outperforming while hyperscalers and device makers funding the buildout are lagging. This suggests investors are questioning whether companies writing massive AI infrastructure checks will capture enough returns to justify the spending. Additionally, Chinese tech stocks face a liquidity crisis as foreign investors flee, with valuations compressing despite solid fundamentals.

06/26/2026, 5:16 PM • Investing

Stellar Pictures Showcases Five Major Series at Tencent Video Annual Release Conference; Global Audience Meet-and-Greet Program Officially Launches

Stellar Pictures unveiled five major drama series at Tencent Video's Annual Release Conference, positioning itself as a leader in the 'Eastern Fantasy' genre. The company launched a Global Audience Meet-and-Greet Program with WeTV to expand international reach, leveraging its track record of successful global distribution through platforms like Netflix and WeTV.

06/26/2026, 12:41 AM • GlobeNewswire

PPLabs Files For Hong Kong IPO Eyeing Fresh Capital

PPLabs, a computing power scheduling platform founded by former PPTV founder Yao Xin, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO to raise capital. The company's AI cloud business revenue surged over 10-fold to 119 million yuan in 2025, but the company remains unprofitable with negative gross margins of 10.7% in its AI cloud segment. PPLabs operates an asset-light model integrating decentralized GPU resources globally and competes against larger cloud providers.

06/17/2026, 12:12 PM • Benzinga

DeepSeek Eyes $7.4 Billion Funding Round At Up To $59 Billion Valuation As Tencent, CATL Back China's AI Champion: Report

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is preparing to raise approximately $7.4 billion (50 billion yuan) in its first external funding round, potentially valuing the company at $59 billion. Major investors include Tencent (10 billion yuan), CATL (5 billion yuan), NetEase, JD.com, and state-backed AI funds. Founder Liang Wenfeng is contributing 20 billion yuan of personal capital. The funding round could close within weeks.

06/03/2026, 4:45 AM • Benzinga

Has the Next Leg of the AI Trade Arrived?

Chinese tech stocks surged on reports that Tencent is launching a WeChat AI assistant, suggesting the market may be shifting focus from AI infrastructure to AI adoption. Tencent, Alibaba, and Meituan led gains while Asian semiconductor stocks weakened, indicating a potential rotation in AI investment strategy.

06/02/2026, 2:42 AM • Investing

Origins Network Appoints Robles Carlos as CEO, Doubling Down on Blockchain Infrastructure and AI-Driven User Growth

Origins Network, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on AI and verifiable computing, has appointed Carlos Manuel as CEO following an $8M funding round backed by Animoca Brands and TB Ventures. The company launched a native cross-chain bridge and infrastructure upgrades, positioning itself to address trust and transparency gaps in AI infrastructure.

05/28/2026, 1:14 AM • GlobeNewswire

TikTok Owner ByteDance Is Reportedly Offering AI Staff A Sweet Deal As Talent War Heats Up

ByteDance is offering stock options tied to its Seed AI division to employees at $13 per unit to retain talent amid intense competition from rivals like Tencent. The stock has surged nearly 30% since last year, but the strategy risks internal division and reduced staff mobility. The move reflects a broader tech industry talent war, with companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft competing aggressively for AI researchers through substantial compensation packages.

05/26/2026, 9:05 AM • Benzinga